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by Gloria Gamat on March 11, 2010
The spring season is here and you are just about ready to do some spring cleaning in your home. To alleviate indoor allergy, the top remedy suggested by most allergists is the use of protective beddin...
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by ruth on July 21, 2009
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye characterized by redness, irritation and watering of the eyes. While there are many causes of conjunctivitis, one the more common culprit is an allergic re...
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by ruth on July 8, 2009
Baking soda is a popular kitchen ingredient that's also widely known for its powers in cleaning and eliminating odours. And when it comes to baking soda, who doesn't recognize the Arm and Hamm...
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by ruth on April 30, 2009
When you hear the words "air pollution", do you think also in context of indoor air pollution? If you are less concerned about indoor air quality, you belong to the majority. Unfortunately, ...
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by ruth on November 13, 2008
They say to every cloud is a silver lining. Next time you're having a bout of allergy attacks, instead of cursing your overreacting immune system, think of it this way: those sneezing fits could b...
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by ruth on October 10, 2008
Based on the results of trials, the FDA has approved the use of Nasacort AQ for the treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis among children aged 2-5 years o...
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by ruth on September 30, 2008
Your eye are red and itchy. So is your nose. You're sneezing, wheezing, and you can't figure out why. Well, you think you're allergic, and you're probably right, but to what? If you ar...
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by ruth on August 27, 2008
I was surfing on some allergy-related website when I chanced upon an advertisement for the Clorox Anywhere® Anti-Allergen Fabric Spray. According to the product description on the product website:
Thi...
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by ruth on July 25, 2008
You may not know it but if you suffer from nasal allergies during the day, you may be keeping your bed partner awake at night. Apparently, nasal allergy increases congestion and aggravates snoring.
C...
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by ruth on April 11, 2008
Usually used in conjunction with quercetin as an alternative therapy for allergies is bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme found in pineapples. Bromelain is typically marketed as a natural anti-infla...
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by ruth on April 10, 2008
Looking for alternative therapies for your allergies? There is a myriad of options out there, some approaches with more scientific backing than others. One of the dietary supplements out there that is...
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by ruth on March 5, 2008
Around this time last year, I wrote about actress Molly Shannon's allergies to dogs.
This spring, molly has teamed up with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and the makers of al...
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by ruth on February 13, 2008
How allergy-friendly have you made your dwellings? Beddings, curtains, carpets, toys, aircon filters, dehumidifiers... these are just some of the places where allergy-causing dust mites and molds may ...
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by ruth on January 23, 2008
A few months ago, Zyrtec-D (5mg Cetirizine HCl, 120mg Pseudoephedrine HCl) has been approved by the FDA for over-the-counter sale as an allergy drug for adults and children ages 12 years and up. Zyrte...
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by ruth on January 21, 2008
LG Electronics has recently launched a new line of washing machines touted to be the first washing machine proven to reduce allergens, and as such has been certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundati...
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by ruth on December 22, 2007
In summer, pollens are your biggest enemies, Now that winter is here, you think that once you've sealed your home from the external elements, you'd be breathing freely, without allergy bouts? ...
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by ruth on December 22, 2007
If you're child comes home from school always ill, having runny nose, sneezing, eye irritation, you might want to consider that possibility that he's "allergic to school".
The usua...
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by ruth on December 21, 2007
If you suffer from indoor allergies (allergic reaction to pet dander, molds, and dust mites), here's something that might help reduce your symptoms: Febreze Allergen Reducer.
Febreze Allergen re...
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by ruth on December 13, 2007
Claritin is offering free story booklets for kids with indoor and seasonal allergies.
There are three booklets to be had:
Casey learns about her indoor allergies
Casey learns about her seasonal al...
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by ruth on December 11, 2007
Our Christmas tree is up!
It's artificial, so no mold spores and pollen to worry about. It's new, this being our first Christmas in the tropics, and I've also intentionally kept it ligh...
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by ruth on November 16, 2007
Here's something that has been demonstrated to relieve itchy eyes due to pollen (hay fever) or pet allergies: topical olopatadine 0.2% (sold under the brand Pataday, manufactured by Alcon, Inc.
&q...
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by ruth on November 15, 2007
Just a bit more than a month to go, but I know that a lot of you are already getting the trimmings ready for your Christmas trees. I know a lot who have opted for artificial trees, and they even have ...
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by ruth on November 14, 2007
I've added another blog on my recommended links on the middle column: My Kid's Allergies, written by AllergicMom.
From her profile:
Welcome to my blog about my kids' allergies. Andrew&#...
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by ruth on October 26, 2007
Shape has five tips to keep you home a safe and comfy haven free of allergens that can trigger indoor allergies. Here are the main points, followed by some notes from me:
1. Build a barrier - parti...
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by ruth on October 18, 2007
Last year, achooallergy raffled off an allergy-proof bedroom giveaway. This year's giveaway is even more grand!
The grand prize package, valued at $6,700, includes The DeluxeBed by Tempur-Pedic™...
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by ruth on October 16, 2007
Obviously, not all vacuum cleaners are created equal. But is price an indicator of its efficacy, particularly in making the lives of allergy sufferers better?
According to this article:
Recent tests...
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by ruth on September 22, 2007
I know I've blogged about dyson vacuum cleaners a couple of times before, the latest about its being certified asthma friendly. Well, the latest is that they've created a limited edition pin...
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by ruth on September 6, 2007
The asthma-friendly certification program, a joint effort of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and the international research organization, Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), has just place...
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by ruth on August 17, 2007
All these years of blogging here at Allergizer, I've mistakenly placed entries about dust mite allergies under "Insect Allergies", and it's just now that I've realized what a big...
